Why Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is a model country for sustainable development, peace, and social innovation. The country has been a democracy for over 120 years and has abolished its army in 1948. Additionally, adult literacy rate is over 90% and poverty has been reduced by 55% over the last 29 years. Costa Rica was also ranked safest country in Latin America in 2011. Check out this TED talk on eliminating fossil fuel consumption in Costa Rica.